Armenian Bioinformatics Institute

We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! 🌟 This year’s milestones highlight our ongoing growth and commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in genomics and bioinformatics research. Here’s what we’re celebrating: 🔷8 new publications on cancer, grapevine genomics, and microbiome research. 🔷The start of renovations for our new Research and Training Center to support our expanding team. 🔷An expanded industry partnership in microbiome research. 🔷The organization of the third annual OMICSS-24 Genome Bioinformatics Summer School brought together students from Armenia and abroad to dive into their first bioinformatics projects. While the report focuses on 2024, we’ve included graphics below to illustrate how key metrics have evolved since our establishment in 2021. 📈 We’re proud of the strong, supportive community we’re building and deeply grateful for the continued support of our partners! 😊🤝 🔗Read more - https://lnkd.in/dDHr74Bt

Dr. Hans Binder took part in a two-day symposium, "Advances in Epigenetics and Biotechnology," held at Russian - Armenian University (RAU) from December 16 to 17, 2024. He shared his expertise in bioinformatics. His presentation focused on how combining different -omics data modalities can help improve our understanding of diseases. 🧬💻 The symposium gathered participants from a variety of top universities and institutions across several countries, including Russia, Armenia, Germany, and the United States. These participants, including researchers from Leipzig University, Southern Federal University, Saarland University, and more, shared their work on epigenetics, cancer therapies, gene editing, and more.🌍

We’re excited to introduce the ABI Bioinformatics Guide 2024, a valuable resource for anyone interested in bioinformatics and genomics. 🌟 Designed for beginners, this guide provides foundational knowledge and practical skills to help you navigate the world of data-driven life sciences research. 🧬 Whether you're from a biology or data science background, it’s the perfect starting point to turn complex data into actionable insights. 💡 Developed by ABI, the guide compiles materials from our OMICSS summer schools (21, 22, 24). 📘 Start your bioinformatics journey today! 🚀 Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dGMscHFU #Bioinformatics #Genomics #DataScience #ABI #LifeSciences #BioinformaticsGuide

Big news! The Armenian Bioinformatics Institute has secured a $40,000 grant from the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation as part of a project totaling over $100,000 to renovate a space at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) NAS RA, transforming it into a modern research and training facility. 🎉 This facility is designed to promote collaboration and innovation, enhance ABI's training programs, and strengthen bilateral collaborations with IMB. 🧬 It will also provide a welcoming space for international guests, partners, and interns. 🌍 A huge thank you to the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation for supporting our mission to advance bioinformatics and drive scientific breakthroughs! #ABI #Bioinformatics #Innovation #Science #Collaboration #Research

In a recent interview on the Nzhar Podcast, Lilit Nersisyan, Director of ABI, shared her journey into bioinformatics, discussing the challenges she faced and how the field is supporting science in Armenia. 🔬👩🔬 She also gave valuable advice on how to choose a career and recognize if bioinformatics is the right fit for you. Tune in for inspiring insights! 😉 #Bioinformatics #CareerAdvice #NzharPodcast p.s. the interview was conducted in Armenian

We’re happy to share an interview with Razmik Sargsyan, a junior researcher at the Armenian Bioinformatics Institute! ⭐ In this conversation, Razmik talks about his early interests, why he chose the Faculty of Biology, and his path to becoming a scientist. He also shares insights into the areas he has researched and much more. Don’t miss the chance to learn about Razmik’s journey and the exciting world of bioinformatics! 👇 Ուրախ ենք կիսվել Հայաստանի կենսաինֆորմատիկայի ինստիտուտի կրտսեր գիտաշխատող Ռազմիկ Սարգսյանի հարցազրույցով: ⭐ Այս զրույցում Ռազմիկը պատմում է իր վաղ շրջանի հետաքրքրությունների, Կենսաբանության ֆակուլտետն ընտրելու և գիտնական դառնալու իր ուղու մասին։ Նա նաև կիսվում է իր ուսումնասիրած մի քանի ոլորտների վերաբերյալ պատկերացումներով։ Դիտեք հարցազրույցն ու ծանոթացեք մեր թիմակցի հետ։ 😊

We’re thrilled to announce that ABI has received an Adobe grant! 🎉 This support will help us further our mission and positively impact our community. 💙 The Adobe Employee Community Fund empowers employees to drive meaningful change by funding local nonprofits. We’re grateful for this opportunity to collaborate and make a difference. Thank you, Adobe! ⭐ #AdobeGrant #CommunityImpact #ABISupports

🧬 Event Recap: Genomics Meets Microscopy 🔬 This afternoon, Hans Binder from the University of Leipzig and ABI presented on Spatial Single-Cell Transcriptomics. Recognized as the Method of the Year in 2020, this technology is transforming biomedicine, particularly in precision oncology 🎯 and developmental biology. Dr. Binder discussed the challenges of data complexity 📊 and the need for new approaches to analyze spatial dimensions. He showcased its applications in studying cancer heterogeneity in melanoma and colorectal cancer, as well as in understanding cancer treatment resistance 💊. #Biomedicine #Genomics #SingleCellTranscriptomics

📢 Join us for a presentation by Hans Binder from the University of Leipzig and ABI on "Spatial Single-Cell Transcriptomics in Modern Biomedicine"! 🧬✨ Learn how this cutting-edge method, recognized as the Method of the Year in 2020, is transforming precision oncology and developmental biology. Dr. Binder will dive into data analysis challenges, groundbreaking applications in cancer research, and its potential impact in Armenia. 📅 Don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge! 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dkrvRAiw

🎉 Exciting times at Science Week! 🚀 As part of the event, Lilit Nersisyan, Founding Director of the Armenian Bioinformatics Institute, discussed "ABI and Bioinformatics in Armenia"🧬 Participants explored how bioinformatics is influencing research and innovation in Armenia, highlighting its role in biological data analysis and applications in healthcare 🏥 The ABI team presented the ADVANCE research program at the FAST stand, featuring engaging experiments 🔬 and insightful presentations. 👏 Kudos to our young researchers Anush Baloyan and Emma Hovhannisyan from the Vine Bioinformatics project for discussing the important role of AI 🤖 in bioinformatic